H-1B Salaries in New Mexico
1,105 filings across 14 cities
According to TheRealSalaries.com analysis of official US Department of Labor filings (October 2024 - December 2025), the average H-1B salary in New Mexico is $92,047 — 24% below the national median of $121,514.
Section 1
$92,047
Average
1,105
Filings
14
Cities
$46,023–$184,094
Range
Top Cities in New Mexico
| City | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque | $119,576 | 473 |
| Rio Rancho | $136,014 | 150 |
| Santa Fe | $87,009 | 109 |
| Los Alamos | $121,455 | 96 |
| Las Cruces | $109,196 | 79 |
| Hobbs | $85,468 | 45 |
| Socorro | $68,651 | 30 |
| Espanola | $62,364 | 24 |
| Grants | $53,569 | 24 |
| Clovis | $94,300 | 22 |
| Silver City | $69,269 | 16 |
| Roswell | $159,728 | 15 |
| Portales | $65,052 | 12 |
| Shiprock | $57,000 | 10 |
Section 2
Top Employers in New Mexico
| Company | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Intel Corporation | $99,540 | 125 |
| Presbyterian Healthcare Services | $211,413 | 106 |
| Triad National Security, LLC | $124,324 | 87 |
| University of New Mexico | $115,505 | 85 |
| New Mexico State University | $81,147 | 56 |
| Speridian Technologies, LLC | $87,992 | 45 |
| Mission Achievement and Success Charter School | $70,594 | 35 |
| Hobbs Municipal Schools | $56,632 | 31 |
| COGNIZANT TECHNOLOGY SOLUTIONS US CORP | $103,569 | 25 |
| Grants / Cibola County Schools | $53,261 | 23 |
Top Roles in New Mexico
| Job Title | Avg. Salary | Filings |
|---|---|---|
| Process Engineer | $95,836 | 102 |
| Assistant Professor | $109,566 | 70 |
| Public School Teacher | $55,913 | 58 |
| Software Engineer | $87,615 | 45 |
| Postdoctoral Research Associate | $101,766 | 42 |
| Java Developer | $85,001 | 20 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $71,826 | 20 |
| Scientist 2 | $151,120 | 17 |
| Hospitalist Physician | $308,999 | 15 |
| Manager Jc50 - Computer Systems Engineers/Architects | $102,918 | 12 |
Other States
Section 3
See also: prevailing wage in New Mexico — H-1B wage levels and the DOL wage floor vs actual salaries.